asked the Minister of Justice (a) the number of gardaí employed in the manning of the approach roads leading to Lough Sheelin, County Cavan on Sunday 1 May 1988 (b) the length of time checkpoints were in existence (c) the cost involved (d) the overtime incurred (e) the reasons for undertaking such intensive Garda activity and (f) the results, if any, following the Garda activity.
Written Answers. - Manning of County Cavan Roads.
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The detailed policing arrangements for individual events are a matter for the Garda Authorities and it would be contrary to established practice to give precise details of such arrangements in any particular case. I can, however, confirm that no Garda overtime was incurred on the occasion referred to in the question.